GrantPostedDiscretionary
FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program
DOT - Federal Transit Administration
FTA-2026-006-TPM-FERRYRURALApplication Deadline
May 11, 2026
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$0
Total Program Funding
$454,000,000
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Federal Transit Administration is offering a FY 2026 competitive grant program to support ferry service for rural communities. The funding can be used for capital projects to purchase, construct, replace, or rehabilitate ferries, terminals, related infrastructure and equipment, including electric or low-emitting ferry vessels and their infrastructure, as well as planning and operating assistance. The opportunity is a discretionary transportation grant open to state governments and includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Applications are due May 11, 2026, and the program totals $454 million with an expected five awards; the grantor contact listed is Matt Lange at the FTA Office of Program Management.
Eligible Applicants
State Governments
Grant Documents
2 Files
Related Grant Opportunities
Project Timeline
postedOriginal Opportunity PostedApr 6, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineMay 11, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 3, 2026
Funding Details
0
Est. Total Program Funding
$454,000,000
Expected Awards
5
Cost sharing required
Agency & Classification
Agency
DOT - Federal Transit Administration(DOT-FTA)
Funding Category
Transportation
Funding Instrument
Grant
Grantor Contact
CFDA Numbers
20.539